Volaris announced eight new flight routes that will begin operations between December 1 and 4, 2026, further strengthening its Guadalajara hub and expanding connections between Mexico, Colombia, the United States, and Guatemala. Tickets are now available for purchase through Volaris.com and the airline’s official app.
New Routes and Flight Details
From Guadalajara, Volaris will start nonstop flights to Medellín, Colombia on December 2, operating three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Guadalajara–Medellín route will depart Guadalajara at 07:25, arriving in Medellín at 12:55, with returns leaving Medellín at 14:00 to arrive in Guadalajara at 18:20. Also launching on December 1 is the Guadalajara–Washington
Dulles route with flights on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and return service on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The Guadalajara–Atlanta route starts December 2 with four weekly departures on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The Guadalajara–Guatemala City flight begins December 4, operating twice weekly on Monday and Friday.
Additional new routes include Puebla to Acapulco and Puerto Escondido, flying Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with Puerto Escondido also served on Sundays. Puebla will also launch service to Chicago O’Hare starting December 2, while Querétaro gains a thrice-weekly route to Las Vegas.
Network Scale and Role of Guadalajara
Volaris operates a fleet of more than 150 Airbus A320 family
aircraft and connects 46 Mexican cities with 29 destinations across the United States, Central, and South America. Guadalajara airport, nicknamed the “Pearl of the West,” is one of Volaris’ primary bases, currently offering connections to 64 domestic and international locations with over 110 daily departures. The addition of these new routes reinforces Guadalajara’s status as one of Mexico’s best-connected airports.
Routes from Puebla and Querétaro
Beyond Guadalajara, Volaris expands its network with new flights from Puebla to two Mexican beach destinations, Acapulco and Puerto Escondido, alongside a new international link to Chicago O’Hare starting December 2. Querétaro will add a direct route to Las Vegas
with three weekly flights, broadening access to U.S. destinations from central Mexico.
Volaris Executive Statement and Strategic Focus
Holger Blankenstein, Volaris’ Executive Vice President of Commercial and Operations, stated the new services provide “more routes, more destinations and more opportunities to connect Mexico with the continent” while bolstering Guadalajara’s hub and expanding Puebla’s offering. He highlighted Colombia’s importance in Latin America and emphasized the pride in expanding travel options for Medellín residents through this connection. Blankenstein added that Volaris aims to be a benchmark in South America’s air connectivity and fulfill its commitment to democratize the skies.
Traveler Impact and Connectivity
The launch of nonstop flights from Guadalajara to Medellín,
Washington Dulles, Atlanta, and Guatemala City, along with Puebla and Querétaro’s new routes, will increase travel choices for business, tourism, education, and family visits. Passengers in Medellín gain year-round access to Guadalajara’s broad connections, which include extensive links to the United States.
Background on Volaris’ Colombia Operations
Volaris started flying to Colombia in October 2021 and has since flown over 4,900 flights carrying more than 660,000 passengers between Mexico and Colombia. The airline’s strategy focuses on consolidating hubs and extending regional connectivity throughout Latin America.
